PCRCCW
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Well folks. I came very close to getting into what possibly could have been a WAY BAD situation today. I wont use names or jurisdictions because I feel I need to keep this at least partially underwraps.
I have a Gun for sale in the local paper starting yesterday. Ive done plenty of private party transactions locally. Enough to be aware of the right way and wrong way to do this. I also try to sell on only to CCW permit holders.
I get a call early yesterday morning from a gentleman...nice enough and was quite willing to buy my gun for a little less than I wanted for it. No!
I told him..Ive got others coming but if it doesnt sell for the higher amount..Ill call you. Fine. Two more calls from this guy throughout the day "still got it?"...yes, but......same thing.
Early call this morning..same thing..."still got it?"..Im thinking, I can sell it quick for a reasonable amount and be done with it.
BUT, I listen to my "gut instinct" often, sometimes many times a day. This situation or gentleman had my gut SCREAMING at me!
One to always admit that my gut could be wrong. I thought Id give this guy the benefit of a doubt. I got his name and address and set a time at his place. Nicer neighborhood, alright. I dont sell guns at my house....at least in a public arena of some sort at minimum. You never know what can arise.
I got the gun boxed up and my gut started again. "OK GUT!" You win...I called my local LEA and asked the dispatcher if I can get a "yes or no" to this "address having any history"? This isnt against the law. Giving me the history if the house had one would have been...she referred me to another close agency.
The 2nd dispatcher I talked to at the other agency...said "Absolutely no way" about information of this sort...until I told her why I wanted it....then it was "Ill see if I can have someone call you back". Perfect.....
I put the gun in the truck and was on my way..when the cell rang.
"Sgt. soandso here, how can I help you?" I told her the situation. She got ALOT of info about me and then was very willing to help. After a minute of two of searching....She asked me if I was driving...YEP...she laughed and said...find a parking lot if you can!
She verified the info he had given me and says.....ok here goes.
This gentlemans record of violent crimes, drugs, burglary, robbery, gun possesion (as he's a felon 4 times over), assault started @ 18 and never stopped.....she pulls up his pic on the screen and says....hmmm" I know him".
She said, "You did good and tell that gut of yours to call me anytime we can help
If it wasnt a "setup" to get my gun for free and mess me up alittle. At the very least, I would have sold my gun to a very very bad guy. This is NOT WHERE I WANT my guns going......I have way to much respect for my guns than that!
SCORE! 1 for the good guys.......LOL
Needless to say....I didnt finish the trip. "The gun was found to be needing some work and was headed back to the factory" is the message I left.....
"Sorry I waisted your time"..........
Man oh man...........people if you have a gut like mine and you dont listen to it......yould better start.
I WILL NEVER QUESTION MINE AGAIN.............NEVER!
Thanks for your time and shoot well.
I have a Gun for sale in the local paper starting yesterday. Ive done plenty of private party transactions locally. Enough to be aware of the right way and wrong way to do this. I also try to sell on only to CCW permit holders.
I get a call early yesterday morning from a gentleman...nice enough and was quite willing to buy my gun for a little less than I wanted for it. No!
I told him..Ive got others coming but if it doesnt sell for the higher amount..Ill call you. Fine. Two more calls from this guy throughout the day "still got it?"...yes, but......same thing.
Early call this morning..same thing..."still got it?"..Im thinking, I can sell it quick for a reasonable amount and be done with it.
BUT, I listen to my "gut instinct" often, sometimes many times a day. This situation or gentleman had my gut SCREAMING at me!
One to always admit that my gut could be wrong. I thought Id give this guy the benefit of a doubt. I got his name and address and set a time at his place. Nicer neighborhood, alright. I dont sell guns at my house....at least in a public arena of some sort at minimum. You never know what can arise.
I got the gun boxed up and my gut started again. "OK GUT!" You win...I called my local LEA and asked the dispatcher if I can get a "yes or no" to this "address having any history"? This isnt against the law. Giving me the history if the house had one would have been...she referred me to another close agency.
The 2nd dispatcher I talked to at the other agency...said "Absolutely no way" about information of this sort...until I told her why I wanted it....then it was "Ill see if I can have someone call you back". Perfect.....
I put the gun in the truck and was on my way..when the cell rang.
"Sgt. soandso here, how can I help you?" I told her the situation. She got ALOT of info about me and then was very willing to help. After a minute of two of searching....She asked me if I was driving...YEP...she laughed and said...find a parking lot if you can!
She verified the info he had given me and says.....ok here goes.
This gentlemans record of violent crimes, drugs, burglary, robbery, gun possesion (as he's a felon 4 times over), assault started @ 18 and never stopped.....she pulls up his pic on the screen and says....hmmm" I know him".
She said, "You did good and tell that gut of yours to call me anytime we can help
If it wasnt a "setup" to get my gun for free and mess me up alittle. At the very least, I would have sold my gun to a very very bad guy. This is NOT WHERE I WANT my guns going......I have way to much respect for my guns than that!
SCORE! 1 for the good guys.......LOL
Needless to say....I didnt finish the trip. "The gun was found to be needing some work and was headed back to the factory" is the message I left.....
"Sorry I waisted your time"..........
Man oh man...........people if you have a gut like mine and you dont listen to it......yould better start.
I WILL NEVER QUESTION MINE AGAIN.............NEVER!
Thanks for your time and shoot well.